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Back on the Rails

The Amtrak train from Winona, MN has become a cheaper option than driving or flying for college students heading home to Chicago.

The Amtrak run from Chicago to San Antonio (making stops in Poplar Bluff, St. Louis, and Little Rock) had 27% more passengers in May and 19% more in June, based in large part on higher gasoline prices.

Amtrak and the various local and regional rail services are using all the servicable passenger cars they have at this time.

Are we ready for a passenger rail revival? Ponder these top ten reasons to travel by train and decide for yourself.